About

ALIA Green

We are a group aiming to facilitate the networking of librarians who are interested in promoting the principles and practice of sustainability in all Australian libraries. It seeks to support the sharing of knowledge and ideas of environmental sustainability and sustainable practices and resources across all sections of the library sector. Follow us on FacebookX .

You can find out more about us on our ALIA page.

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Meet the Executive Team

Katalin Mindum

Katalin Mindum

Convenor

As co-convener of the ALIA Sustainable Libraries Group,  I have always tried to champion working towards a greener and more sustainable future both the libraries I have worked in and also at home. I believe we still have a long way to go. 

Jack Walter Kelly

Jack Walter Kelly

ALIA Green National Secretary | ALIA Green Social Media X & Facebook | ALIA SNGG National Convenor

Jack (he/him) is ALIA Green’s National Secretary and ALIA SNGG’s National Convenor. Jack is currently working within the Digitisation team at the Society of Australian Genealogists in Sydney. Previously, worked in the urban development sector as an Urban Planner in Australia, Cambodia and Nepal. He has a Bachelor of Science in (Human Geography) from the University of Wollongong, a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma of Information Studies from Charles Sturt University. Jack joined ALIA Green in July. He is passionate about libraries, sustainability and local history, connecting people to information and preserving knowledge for future generations. An avid reader, who enjoys listening to podcasts and music; watching films; attending GLAMR events; meditating, yoga and traveling. He looks forward to building new connections with people in the sector and advancing curiosity, information sharing and networking opportunities.

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